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Wednesday, March 29th 2017

Toronto, Ontario

Like Kids

I always get a thrill when I take what I
consider city kids into a country atmosphere.
They’re not exactly kids but junior to me in decades. Perhaps the nomenclature could be justified. Our guru, Srila Prabhupada, used the term
“you boys and girls,” when he was in his 70’s and we were in our late twenties.

With me, down the ravine within the city
limits, was Luv, Adi Shakti and Muza—one boy and two girls. The sign read “Discovery Walk.”

“So, shall we?” I asked for confirmation.

“Yes!”
It was unanimous.

What did we explore?

A woodpecker close to our feet. Sparrows in the bush. A red cardinal as curious as we were, but too
fast to get close to. Also, geese and
ducks, quite ordinary fowl, enjoying the water ways at the Brickworks, which
was something else to discover.

“This was once the place where all the
bricks in the city were made. It was a
quarry of sizeable dimension that we are now in. Ponds were developed by redirecting some creek
water nearby. Indigenous trees were also
planted here. I’ve seen the place shape
up to become desirable. It has been
transformed from an empty, cavernous big hole.

“They do weddings here now, and hold
festivals, flea markets and craft shows.
It’s a happening place with concerts in the summer. Perhaps it will be ideal for future kirtan.
What do you think?” I asked my
companions, especially the girls who are planning to organize kirtan chanting sessions as are done in
Europe.

“Oh yes!” they all said enthusiastically.

They were truly in wonder at the sights and
sounds. They were like kids exploring
and learning.

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